Comparison

AOL Athletics vs sidelineHD

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AOL Athletics

Features
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The Official App of Academy of Our Lady Athletics Academy of Our Lady Marrero, LA Fans of the Penguins can now stay up to date around the clock from the convenience of their iOS device. Can’t make it to the game? Watch the LIVE broadcast. Need to know the score of last night’s game? Use the app to find breaking news, rosters, upcoming games and much more. Go Penguins! Features: -Active Home Screen Dashboard: Upcoming Games and Recent News. -News: Real-time breaking news from the Penguins, post-game stories and daily columns, student athlete accomplishments, awards and more. -Broadcasts: LIVE game and event broadcasts. -Schedules: Current sport schedules and scores. -Messages: Instant notifications and informative messages. -Rosters: Current rosters by sport including jersey number, name, photo, position and grade. -Supporters: Special Thanks to local boosters and supporters of Academy of Our Lady Athletics with a directory including website and in-app calling. Content is managed by the Academy of Our Lady Athletics Department with help of high school students gaining valuable access to emerging and mobile technologies. Thank you for supporting Academy of Our Lady Athletics! Mascot Media is a Proud Supporter of High School Athletics! Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mascotmediateam Follow us on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/mascotmediateam Subscribe to YouTube, Search: Mascot Media Visit us on the web: https://www.MascotMedia.net Privacy Policy: https://www.MascotMedia.net/privacy-policy/

About

sidelineHD

Stream live sports games directly to Facebook and YouTube with an easy-to-use scoring system that automatically generates player highlights. Add sponsor logos for a professional look and manage player profiles to showcase athletic talent.

Highlights
  • Seamless live streaming to Facebook/YouTube
  • Automated player highlight generation
  • Easy-to-use scoreboard controller
  • In-game highlight text alerts
  • Player profile management and sharing
  • Sponsor logo integration
  • Flexible camera support
Features
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Elevate Your Sports Streaming with sidelineHD! Stream your games like a pro by broadcasting directly to your team’s Facebook and YouTube pages, making it easy for friends and family (even grandparents!!) to watch without needing extra apps. SidelineHD’s easy-to-use scoring system automatically generates player highlights throughout the game, so you never miss a moment. You can also add sponsor logos to help raise funds and give your stream a polished, professional look. With sidelineHD, flexibility is key. Whether you use our all-in-one app or integrate with Mevo, GoPro, or other RTMP-compatible devices, you have full control over your setup. Parents can manage their child’s player profile by pinning, downloading, and sharing game clips, or linking recruiting platforms to showcase their athlete’s talent. Key Features: - Seamless Live Streaming: Free to stream and free to watch directly on Facebook and YouTube—no extra apps required, making it easy for family and friends to watch. - Crisp Video Quality: Enjoy high-quality video with HEVC low bandwidth options for smooth streams, even with limited internet. - Easy-to-Use Scoreboard Controller: With sidelineSCORE, update the score on Facebook and YouTube while generating real-time highlights. Anyone on the team can keep score via a sharable link. For baseball and softball, sidelineHD integrates with iScore for complete stat tracking and streaming. - In-Game Highlight Texts: Get real-time player highlights and game start alerts sent to you and up to 5 additional phone numbers.* - Scoreboards and Highlight Clips For: Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, Hockey, Lacrosse, and Water Polo. - Player Profile Management: Pin, download, and share game clips, or link recruiting platforms to showcase your athlete* - SportsRecruits Integration: Seamlessly send game highlights to SportsRecruits to showcase your player’s talent to college coaches. - Sponsor Integration: Add sponsor logos to your streams to raise funds while maintaining a professional look. - Flexible Camera Support: Stream using sidelineHD’s app or connect with Mevo, GoPro, and other RTMP-compatible devices for a custom setup. - Share with Ease: Share live streams and highlights via social media or direct links. * feature available with Pro Access for baseball and softball ▶ LEGAL ◀ End User License Agreement - https://sidelinehd.com/eula

Screenshots

AOL Athletics4 screens
sidelineHD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AOL Athletics at none against sidelineHD's 6. AOL Athletics also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). sidelineHD's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 11 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. sidelineHD sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. AOL Athletics asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AOL Athletics ships an update every 11 months, sidelineHD every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AOL Athletics versus sidelineHD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAOL AthleticssidelineHD
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.1 (81 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—54.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—81 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAcademy of Our LadyDiamond Kinetics, Inc.

Bugs and requests

AOL Athletics

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

sidelineHD

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App is slow and keeps loading
  • YouTube streaming stopped working
  • App doesn't even work
  • App is timing out and not loading
  • Download window no longer pops up
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  • Game time clock does not appear on the scoreboard for hockey
  • Can't sign in after new update
  • Forced update signed user out, cannot get back in
  • White screen error when keeping stats or scores
  • App won't load, shows "STAGING ENVIRONMENT" and error code 1004
  • Next to impossible to download daughter's clips since DK took over
  • No one can log into the app due to a pop-up
  • Stuck on screen asking for name and to agree to terms and conditions
  • Continue box doesn't work, app is stuck
  • Muffled sound with the new version

Requested features

8 requests
  • Apple Watch app for scoreboard updating
  • Remote for zooming in and out
  • Ability to use a scoreboard for volleyball without rotations
  • Adjust viewing permissions (public, private, etc.) through the app
  • Display cumulative scoreboard and opponent team logos
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  • Onscreen level for tripods
  • Added overlays
  • Ability to keep score of serve performance

In-app purchases

None

AOL Athletics

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

sidelineHD

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Access - Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Pro Access - Yearly$35.991 Year
One-time4
  • Pro for Teams Access$199.00
  • Pro Team Access$199.99
  • Pro Team Access$249.99
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  • Pro Team Access$299.99

Questions

Is AOL Athletics free?
AOL Athletics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is sidelineHD free?
sidelineHD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AOL Athletics or sidelineHD have ads?
Both AOL Athletics and sidelineHD show ads.
Which is updated more often, AOL Athletics or sidelineHD?
AOL Athletics ships an update every 11 months, and sidelineHD every 2 weeks. Most recently, AOL Athletics was updated on November 7, 2026 and sidelineHD on November 7, 2026.

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